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What if coaching wasn’t about having to ask the perfect question, but about trusting the space between the words? What if silence, curiosity, and presence were the most powerful tools in your coaching toolkit?
In this episode, you’ll listen in on a masterfully conducted coaching session with Master Certified Coach Jaime Slingerland, joined by commentary from Master Certified Coach Cindy Schmelzenbach. You will enjoy this rare open window into a deeply moving conversation—one that shows how transformation can quietly unfold when a coach partners with the whole person, not just their goal.
Listen in to discover:
- How a coach’s spacious presence can create room for unexpected breakthroughs.
- When to gently invite new awareness without interrupting the flow.
- The power of noticing what really matters to your client—and staying with it.
- Why asking less can sometimes reveal more.
You’ll walk away inspired, encouraged, and reminded that powerful coaching isn’t about performance—it’s about partnership.
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About Jamie Slingerland, MCC
Jamie B. Slingerland, MCC & Ruthie P. Slingerland, PCC co-founded Freedom Life Journey, LLC to help leaders, business owners & entrepreneurs successfully invest in themselves so they could grow their businesses & “retire early” allowing them to do meaningful work for as long as they choose. In the last 12 years, they have logged over 8500+ hours of coaching and served more than 800 business leaders and executives.
Over a decade ago, Jamie & Ruthie were able to pay off almost $90K in debt. After their businesses took off, they were able to step away from the classroom. Now, they are passionate about helping others like them unlock true freedom in work and life through coaching.
Buffalo & Puerto Rico natives, they now live in Franklin, TN with their four children & two Toy Goldendoodles where they all work, learn and play together.
Learn more at: https://freedomlifejourney.com
About Cindy Schmelzenbach, MCC
Cindy has a passion for supporting coaches in their personal and professional development and journey. Having lived and served internationally in leadership roles for 27 years with her husband, she is energized by the variety of cultures and human experiences that benefit from coaching interactions.
Cindy holds her ICF MCC credential, she is a certified Mentor Coach and Coach Supervisor; she is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and has an MA in Counseling. She is the Director of Education and serves on faculty at Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an ICF accredited level 1 and level 2 coach education provider.
In her private practice, she offers life coaching, CliftonStrengths coaching, ICF mentor coaching and coach supervision.
Learn more at: coachingwithcindy.com
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